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theycallmerash's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Child death, Violence, Grief, Deportation, Death of parent, and Genocide
Moderate: Murder, Rape, Antisemitism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Transphobia, Abandonment, Torture, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Terminal illness, Police brutality, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Sexism, and Cancer
cassienolan's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An incredibly well written WWII story. Not an easy read of course, but my favourite WWII story I’ve read to date. Also the first book ever to make me properly cry - the writing really draws you in and connects you with the time and the characters. Definitely recommend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Mass/school shootings, Rape, Transphobia, Child death, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, War, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Murder, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent, Death, Genocide, and Gun violence
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